Cyber Targeting Analyst

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly qualified cybersecurity professional in Chantilly, VA to monitor and protect information systems. You will analyze cyber events, support dynamic defense, and implement secure architectures across DoD environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of related experience with a technical degree, Splunk expertise, and strong scripting/automation skills. A candidate will collaborate with diverse teams to maintain compliance and drive secure operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; minimum 6 years with MS/MA.
• Experience in Log Analysis (SPL), Alerting and Monitoring, Threat Detection.
• Proven scripting and programming ability; familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks.
• Assist with integrated, dynamic cyber defense and maintain security toolsets.
• Develop risk measurement frameworks and cost estimates based on business requirements.
• Implement security systems, test scripts, and document procedures.
• Maintain compliance with standards, policies, and incident response processes.
• Design and integrate DoD IA architectures for secure computation environments.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

8+ years experience

Log Analysis

Alerting and Monitoring

Threat Detection

Python scripting

Data Handling

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

MS/MA in a related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;


• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA


• or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;


• Log Analysis (SPL)


• Alerting and Monitoring


• Threat Detection


• Certifications in Splunk


• Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;


• Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements


• Scripting and Automation - Python


• Data Handling


• Incident Response

Desired:

• Demonsrated interest in emerging technology issues;


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 6yrs of experience,


• CISSP


• CCNA


• CEH

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.